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Learn more about topics that we discuss in the therapy setting. These resources are available to help anyone looking for support, education, encouragement to to explore next steps in their therapy or mental health journey.
Breaking Barriers: In obtaining therapy in Spanish
The Hispanic community in the United States faces a number of barriers when it comes to accessing therapy services in Spanish. Despite being one of the fastest-growing populations in the country.
Can a Pet Help my Improve Anxiety?
Pet ownership is one lifestyle change that many people are considering when thinking about constructing a life that optimizes fulfillment and reduces anxiety in the long term.
Can a Pet Help Improve Depression?
Are you an animal person, or have you considered owning an animal? Have you ever considered that animal ownership could be a valuable part of your mental health care and improve your overall mental and emotional well-being?
Slaying the Dragon of Trauma: Abusive Relationships
When you think of intimate partner violence or domestic violence, you probably think of more extreme cases of physical assault resulting in a visible injury but the truth is, domestic violence has multiple layers.
Slaying the Dragon of Trauma: Anger
Do you seem to feel angry about how something has impacted you and your life? Or do, you just find yourself on edge, quick to anger and snapping at others more than you like. After experiencing a traumatic event, it is very common that those individuals to feel angry.
Slaying the Dragon of Trauma:A beast called sexual assault
Sexual assault trauma can feel like a terrible beast to fight, but you do not have to stay stuck forever. There are ways to heal.
Slaying the Dragon of Trauma:Childhood trauma & adult thinking patterns
Depending on our circumstances growing up there may or may not be the resources needed or available to adequately treat childhood trauma when it happens. Therefore, many people have entered into adulthood and all it has to offer without slaying the dragon of childhood trauma.
Types of Group Therapy
It can be somewhat confusing to consider the different types of group therapy and what may be best for you. Learn more about the main kinds of group therapy and the benefits of each type.
Good Habits to Help Ease Everyday Anxiety
take the time to explore simple steps that you can take to improve your anxiety symptoms on a daily basis.
3 Keys to Understanding Anxiety
Understanding your specific anxiety experience can be an important key to seeking the correct treatment, applying the correct skills, and ultimately developing a plan to manage and treat your unique experience with anxiety.
Tips for Finding a Therapist
Finding a therapist can be hard. Here are three different things to consider when looking for a therapist.
First Responders and All That it Comes With
Learn from one of our team members that specializes in first responded trauma. She will share her unique insights into the challenge, trauma, and needs of the first responder community.
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
For several of us, the holiday season offers a much-needed break from our chaotic lives at work, school, family activities, etc. It’s a time to enjoy old family traditions and start new ones. But for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, the two-month-long holiday season can be difficult or bittersweet.
Is it Time to Deck the Halls?: Mental health and the holidays
Here are some tips to ensure that YOU can enjoy your holidays without the chaos that may come with dealing with dysfunctional relatives or missing those who you lost.
Is Working from Home making me Depressed?
Work-from-home employment can have some major advantages including cutting out commute times, greater ability to spend time with family, and greater flexibility with childcare, amongst others. but there are a few drawbacks that need consideration.
Could Burnout be Contributing to your Depression?
Are you lacking motivation in the workplace? Do you find it harder and harder to get up in the morning? Is mustering the motivation to take on another project at work feeling impossible? Have you wondered if you’re experiencing depression?
How to Cope with Anxiety During Political Elections
Have recent political ads, election cycles, and the increase in political talk caused additional stress or anxiety symptoms for you? If so, you are not alone!
Resource Review: The Body Keeps the Score
This is one of the primary resources for our current understanding of trauma and the full impact of trauma on the human body and brain
Getting the Most from Online Therapy
If you were considering online therapy, here are a few things to consider to make sure that you are able to get the most out of your online therapy experience.
The Unexpected Impact of becoming an EMDR Consultant
After consulting in EMDR therapy for several years, today I wanted to take the time to share three unexpected things that occurred after becoming an EMDR consultant.